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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
fracture! ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Causes of Common Accidental and Non-Accidental Pediatric Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Accidental Trauma
 - Distal Radius
) - Clavicle Fracture ... Tibia Fibular Fracture ... - Elbow ... • Femur, Humerus ... #Causes #Peds #
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... associated with fractures ... irrespective of if a fracture ... supracondylar fracture ... #Injuries #Xrays
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Fracture • Most ... common elbow fracture ... cortex • If a fracture ... #Elbow #Humerus ... #Radiology #XRay
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
depression in the humeral ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
on XRay - Age > ... island • Stress fracture ... Chondrosarcoma • Stress fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #msk #lesions #
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... Fracture of proximal ... recall where the fracture ... 4-10 • Ulna fracture ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
on XRay Age < 30 ... island • Stress fracture ... Chondrosarcoma • Stress fracture ... Diagnosis #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK #pediatrics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK